Members of the Lopez family, led by Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez and chairman Manuel M. Lopez, toast the awardeesEleven kapamilya were feted for their unstinting service to their respective companies during the 2017 Lopez Service Awards: Parangal Kay PLP held at 8 Rockwell in Makati.

The August 4 ceremony also served as a tribute to Presentacion L. Psinakis or PLP, who passed away on July 25, 2017.

Lopez Inc. senior executive vice president Benjamin R. Lopez (BRL) read the opening remarks in behalf of ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio Lopez III. The “Tribute to Tita Presy” revisited the life of the Lopez Inc. chair, an outspoken activist who had dedicated much of her life to championing the cause of education for the youth.

Lopez Holdings chairman Manuel M. Lopez delivered the evening’s inspirational message, calling on those present to emulate the life of PLP, who fought for freedom with integrity and with passion.

Mary Jane Pagkalinawan and Edsel Sanchez were the longest-serving awardees in this year’s batch, having been with Lopez Inc. for 25 years.

Yiessa Borbon and Ma. Zenaida Ibañez were recognized for their 10 years and five years of service to Lopez Holdings Corporation, respectively.